Pumpkin Spice Latte: When does Starbucks’ fall menu start in 2026?
03 de Agosto, 2026 12:38
Starbucks confirmed that the Pumpkin Spice Latte will return to its coffeehouses on August 25 as part of its fall 2026 menu. The seasonal lineup will include new beverages featuring pumpkin, banana and pecan flavors, along with the launch of Chaider, an apple cider-inspired drink.
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The Pumpkin Spice Latte, also known by its initials PSL, will return alongside a broader selection of seasonal products. The coffee chain will also add food, collectible merchandise and beverages that will remain on the menu beyond the fall season.
The announced availability applies to the U.S. market. So far, Starbucks has not confirmed whether all the beverages will arrive in Mexico or announced launch dates for other countries.
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When does Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte return?
The Pumpkin Spice Latte will officially return to Starbucks coffeehouses on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The beverage combines espresso, milk and pumpkin flavors with spices traditionally associated with fall.
Alongside its most recognizable seasonal product, the company will debut the Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, a cold beverage made with shaken espresso and pumpkin cream.
Pumpkin Spice Chai and Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha will also join the menu. The latter combines matcha tea with a topping of pumpkin cold foam.
Returning products will include Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and the Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino.
Starbucks brings pecan flavor back to its menu
Pecan will also have a prominent place on the fall menu. Beginning August 25, customers will once again be able to order the Pecan Cortado, Iced Pecan Crunch Latte and Pecan Crunch Latte.
These beverages combine nutty flavors, browned butter and spices commonly used in baking. With their return, Starbucks is expanding its seasonal beverage selection beyond the traditional blend of pumpkin and spices.
What is Chaider, Starbucks’ new beverage?
Chaider is one of the main additions to the fall 2026 menu. It is a reinterpretation of chai tea featuring cider-inspired flavors, including cinnamon and sweet spices.
The beverage will be available hot or iced. Its name combines the English terms chai and cider, a direct reference to the two flavor profiles used to create it.
Starbucks will also capitalize on the growing popularity of banana flavors with two beverages inspired by freshly baked banana bread: the Iced Banana Bread Latte and Iced Banana Bread Chai.
Both beverages combine banana, cinnamon and brown sugar to create a sweet, dessert-like flavor profile. Unlike other seasonal products, the banana beverages will remain available after the fall season.
What food items are coming to Starbucks’ fall menu?
The food lineup will be led by the Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket, a whole-wheat flatbread filled with chicken, bacon and a creamy garlic and herb cheese spread. The product contains 20 grams of protein.
The chain will also launch the Hedgehog Cake Pop, made with vanilla cake and buttercream, covered in chocolate icing and decorated with chocolate sprinkles to resemble a hedgehog.
The returning Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin will round out the selection. It is a spiced pumpkin muffin filled with sweet cream cheese and topped with chopped, spiced pumpkin seeds.
Starbucks launches special merchandise for PSL fans
The company will accompany the launch with PSL Society, a limited-edition collection of cups, tumblers and a hat designed for Pumpkin Spice Latte fans.
U.S. consumers can also find fall products in grocery stores now, including Doubleshot Energy Pumpkin Spice, Iced Espresso Pumpkin Spice Latte and PSL-inspired creamers.
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